Hungarian dies after ski crash

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A skier from Hungary died of multiple internal injuries after plunging off a descent in a Carinthian winter sports resort.The 38-year-old Sopron resident landed in a safety net after falling off a cliff at the Mölltaler glacier near Spittal an der Drau on Friday. Mountain rescuers – who reached the site of the incident in […]

Hiker survives night in the open after 70-metre fall

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A German hiker survived a night at subzero temperatures after falling down a steep cliff.A search operation was launched for the 31-year-old man yesterday (Mon) but to no avail. He was eventually discovered dangling in a net set up to protect roads and houses from falling rocks near Sölden in Tyrol’s Imst district.Rescuers said the […]

‘Vienna mafia’ allegations as off-side goal serves up victory

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Sturm Graz fans accused referees of being bribed by the “Viennese mafia” as Austria Vienna beat their team thanks to an off-side goal.Third-placed Austria Vienna increased their chances to perform in the Europe League next season as Roland Linz found the net in yesterday’s (Sun) 1-0 triumph over the side of Franco Foda.But Karl Daxbacher, […]